Turner syndrome
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Turner syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that occurs in females and is caused by the complete or partial absence of an X chromosome. Turner syndrome may cause shortened stature, infertility, extra skin on the neck (webbed neck), puffiness or swelling (lymphedema) of the hands and feet, skeletal abnormalities, heart defects, and kidney problems.[1] Symptoms differ from person to person. Many of the symptoms of Turner syndrome can be improved or corrected with treatment.
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The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) provides information related to the health of children, adults, and families. Click on the link to view information on this topic.
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Genetics Home Reference (GHR) contains a condition summary on Turner syndrome. Click on the link to go to GHR and review this summary.
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The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is a federation of more than 130 nonprofit voluntary health organizations serving people with rare disorders. Click on the link to view information on this topic.
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Orphanet is a database dedicated to information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge. Click on the link to read information on this topic.
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PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Turner syndrome. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.
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The National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD) has partnered with Inspire.com to launch an online community for people with rare diseases called The NORD Rare Disease Community. This community connects medical patients, family members, caregivers, and professionals. Click on The NORD Rare Disease Community to learn more.
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ClinicalTrials.gov lists trials that are studying or have studied Turner syndrome. Click on the link to go to ClinicalTrials.gov to read descriptions of these studies.
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CRISP is a searchable database of federally funded biomedical research projects conducted at universities, hospitals, and other research institutions. Although these projects may not conduct studies on humans, you may want to contact the investigators to learn more. To search for studies click on the link and enter the disease name in the enter search terms box and click the and button below the box. Then click Submit Query.
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The Turner Syndrome Society of the United States Web site lists research studies actively enrolling people with Turners syndrome. Click on The Turner Syndrome Society of the United States to view the information page.
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